"By 8 a.m., a line of people stretched around the corner and down Orleans Street, and some — wearing ski goggles, blankets and sleeping bags — looked more bundled up than Luke Skywalker on the planet Hoth. As the day went on, hundreds of people waited in line."

"Hordes of Chicago actors lined up, hoping the force -- and more than a little luck -- was with them as casting producers for the next Star Wars movie installment visited Chicago Thursday." (And check out the video featuring interviews with audition line-waiters!)

"Each [audition-goer] was ushered through the doors and got to spend a few minutes with [casting associate Maryellen] Aviano, trying to make their best impression. Some brought resumes and head shots. Others merely offered handshakes and a hello."